Twice The News
Alexandra's Point Of View
As Nick and I rolled on to the Cullen/Hale property I knew that something exciting was about to be announced besides the engagement. I didn't want to check it out ahead of time and spoil it but I knew it was about to be great. Like greater than great and it would take some form of effect on my family. As I climbed out of the car my heart almost stopped. What was everyone going to say about our engagement? If everyone thought negatively about it, the wedding would never happen. Nick and I had already agreed that we would wait at least a year to make the wedding happen so that we could make sure we both wanted this. The engagement was at least a promise. I looked at Nick who was climbing out of the driver's seat. He was smiling. "Alex, don't worry. It'll be fine even if everyone disapproves we'll wait a year or less and just randomly elope. We can go to Vegas and do it our way. And anyway there's somewhere I want to take you before we're married. I have seen were you grew up, I think I should show you were I lived." He smiled again.
"You mean that your house still exists?" I asked. He had been alive for quiet some time and I thought it would have been long gone by now.
"Yeah. It's a great place I go every summer and clean it up and keep it in good condition. Once were married we can move there. It's a mansion on a wonderful private and secluded property on the coast. You're gonna love it Alex. It will be all yours and mine. Of course, we won't be alone for that long, hopefully. I was kind of hoping, ya know…to start a family, maybe?" He asked quietly. I felt my eyes light up.
"Of course, Nick that's what I always wanted. And you're the one I wanted the to happen with. But Nick I think we should wait a bit. But it's your decision." I said indifferently. He smiled and nodded and then we went in to see everyone.
Everyone was sitting around in the living room waiting for my mom and dad to announce their news. I knew whatever they had to say was what I had been anticipating. Nick and I previously announced our engagement and everyone besides my father was happy. He still hated Nick and promised he always would. I looked back at my mom and dad, dad had wrapped his arms around my mom who was smiling brightly. "Alex, I want you to give me your honest opinion about this." My mom began. "Everyone… I am pregnant…with twins." My mom smiled through the words. I stared in shock. "Alex what's wrong?" She asked worried.
"Who is the father?" I nearly yelled. This was so weird.
"Edward is Alex. Who else?" She was still smiling.
"Ewwwww…" I groaned. "Mom… he's like half your age!"
"Alex, he's your father you said you would be understanding of his age. I am twelve weeks today. And technically your father is 121 years old. But are you happy about this or not?" She said. I jumped up smiling and threw my arms around her and dad while nodding my head yes. Everyone made 'awwing' and 'oohing' sounds. I was happy about this but I would ask Adrian later if he knew any age spells. I almost couldn't believe the thought of no longer being an only child. I smiled for a long time after that. Then a thought struck: twins, that meant two of everything. Alice and I were going to have so much fun with this.